1. A psychological attitude characterized by the belief that failure is inevitable, leading to passive acceptance of defeat before attempting action
His defeatist mindset prevented him from even trying to apply for the job.
Sua mentalidade derrotista o impediu de até tentar se candidatar ao emprego.
2. A tendency to assume the worst outcome and give up prematurely without full effort
The team's defeatist mindset cost them the championship.
A mentalidade derrotista do time custou-lhes o campeonato.